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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.88, 359.25 and 244.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.88, 359.25 and 244.58 is: 338.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.88 : 359.25 = 244.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.88/359.25 = 244.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.88x = 359.25 × 244.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.88x = 87,865.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,865.37/259.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.10

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